Mexican Adobo Sauce Recipe

Name: Mexican Adobo Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Ingredients: 4 guajillo peppers; 4 ancho peppers; 3 cups hot water (or enough to cover the dried peppers ); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 small onion (chopped); 4 cloves garlic (chopped); 2 tablespoons tomato paste (optional for a milder flavor); ½ teaspoon Mexican cinnamon (or use cinnamon); ½ teaspoon cumin; ½ teaspoon Mexican oregano (or use oregano); ½ teaspoon sugar (optional, to taste – see my NOTES on Optional Spices); Salt to taste; 1/2 cup chicken broth ((use 1 cup for a thinner adobo sauce)); 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:15min

This homemade adobo sauce recipe is essential to Mexican cuisine, made with ancho and guajillo peppers for a smoky, sweet and spicy flavor for many dishes.

Updated at: Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:37:41 GMT